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Soak the seed ten or twelve hours, drain off the water, 

 apply the tar immediately in proportions of half a 

 pint of tar to one bushel of corn, and stir until coated 

 equally. If the corn is cold it is better to put hot 

 water with the tar to thin it, as much water as tar, as 

 it will be easier mixing. If this mode is followed, I 

 will warrant the seed to grow as well as without tar." 



In the further discussion by the Club, it was re- 

 marked : " We are glad- to be set right by a practical 

 man in relation to the use of coal tar. "We will also 

 state in this connection, that it is recommended as a 

 good preventive of the ravages of worms and bugs. 



"Adrian Bergen said he always soaked and 

 tarred his corn, and believes the tar some protection 

 against crows as well as insects. 



" John G. Bergen said the trouble about using 

 coal tar is that those who have complained of its in- 

 juring the seed have used too much. The quantity 

 recommended by Mr. Saxton is quite sufficient for the 

 purpose for which it is applied, yet not enough to in- 

 jure the germ. To obviate the trouble of seed stick- 

 ing to the hands, mix it with dry ashes, plaster, or 

 dust." 



